Nick Robinson stars in "Melissa & Nick" on ABC Family as Ryder Scanlon.

Actor Nick Robinson grew up in Seattle with his mom, dad and six siblings. At the age of two, Nick had already developed an eye for the classics. While crawling, his favorite films included "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" and "Davy Crockett."

Nick's professional career began at age 11 when he appeared as Turkey Boy in "A Christmas Carol" at Seattle's ACT theatre. During this time he could be seen on stage at various

When a theater friend suggested Nick meet and audition for famed talent scout Matt Casella, he and his family jumped at the chance. During a meeting in Los Angeles, Matt liked what he saw in Nick: "He's a real kid, with an extraordinary talent and gift, not to mention a smart, good natured, creative kid with a great smile. Nick is ready for LA." Matt recommended Nick to a couple of talent agencies in Los Angeles and The Savage Agency signed him immediately.

During the summer of 2009, Nick worked with several acting coaches and began auditioning for television work. His first audition earned him a producer callback, and on his second audition Nick landed the role of Ryder in the series "Melissa & Joey."